Also known as remanufactured, refurbished office furniture offers many of the benefits of new furniture at a significant discount. All items are custom-built, so your company can specify certain size and color workstations, or matching reception desks, or specific panel heights, etc. Your investment is also protected, as additional product can be ordered in the future to match the original order.

Most dealers
specialize in remanufacturing Steelcase?,
Herman Miller?, and Haworth? systems
furniture, because these are all high-quality brands whose components are built to last and are readily available.

The refurbishing process is quite extensive. Every component is completely disassembled and repainted, new panel fabric is applied to all panels, and all worksurfaces are refinished with new laminates in
over 200 colors.

The
results are superb -- and your investment is protected,
since additional workstations and upgrades can be
ordered at any time in the same paint color, fabric, and
laminate.

The
Remanufacturing Process

Building remanufactured office furniture involves multiple steps and requires expertise in many areas. All
metal pieces are thoroughly cleaned and treated to ensure the proper application
of the surface paint. Once the metal
components have been properly painted, new top grade fabric is applied to vertical panels by skilled workers to ensure the utmost in
quality.

Worksurfaces
get top-notch treatment as well, with original laminate being stripped off used
worksurfaces and new laminate, edge banding or molding being applied. Electrical panel components are inspected and tested
before any job is delivered.

Recycling
office furniture conserves labor and manufacturing energy. The amount of labor
and energy required to alter an existing product is 85 to 95 percent less than
that required to manufacture a new product.

Where to Buy Refurbished

There are remanufacturing facilities in all regions of the country. Most dealers who sell refurbished cubicles can also assist in the design of your floor plan and generate complete CAD drawings.